The SLIK PRO 724 CF tripod uses space-age carbon fiber material to reduce weight and improve rigidity for a more stable camera support. * This model uses four leg sections to fold down to an incredibly small 18.1 inches. It"s compact size and light weight of just three pounds makes it the perfect tripod for back-packing and hiking. * Despite it"s folded size, the PRO 724 CF tripod will reach eye-level when fully extended. * The PRO 724 CF has SLIK Twist-Lock Leg Locks to insure sturdy camera support. The Twist-Lock legs allow the tripod to support up to 10 pounds of camera equipment, more than enough to handle a digital SLR. * The tripod is an excellent traveler, and can easily be strapped onto most of today"s photo backpacks.